Friday, 06 Dec 2019
WinterFest
Join us for WinterFest! Enjoy free horse carriage rides, cookie decorating, ice skating, photo snow globes and many more events.
Saturday, 07 Dec 2019
Butterfly Blizzard
Come in from the cold to experience a different kind of blizzard - a butterfly blizzard in Reiman Gardens' Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing!
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and holiday wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Art Mart Holiday Sale
LAST DAY! Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, hand-lettered paintings and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Horticulture Club: Poinsettia sale
Horticulture club members will sell poinsettias of various colors Dec. 4-7 at a different campus location daily.
Wood-Burned Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea.
Story Time with Olaf
Story Time with Olaf inside the Bookstore at 10:30! Read with your favorite snowman and shop our WinterFest deals. This event is free for everyone and you receive an hour of free parking in the MU ramp with any purchase.
Farm House Museum Holiday Open House
Get into the holiday spirit with a trip back in time to the Farm House Museum.
Cyclone Cinema: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Actor Rick Dalton is struggling to find meaningful work in a Hollywood he's not familiar with anymore since starring in a 1950s television Western. His neighbors, however may be able to help him out in his Hollywood career. Then the story leads to an eventful night with the Mason family.
CANCELED: James Bovinette
James Bovinette teaches trumpet in the Music Department at ISU.
Performance: Anon(ymous)
In an entrancing and imaginative adaption of Homer's "The Odyssey," a young refugee encounters new friends and dangerous foes while on an epic search through the U.S. for his family. Directed by LAS Dean's Artist in Residence Arpita Mukherjee.
Deb Never
Deb Never makes bedroom grunge ballads built for the millennial generation. Her voice, noticeably distinct, rides triumphantly off the back of its melodic uniqueness. Production is always built around a single guitar, Deb's most natural instrument, and blends in high frequency drum patterns that bring the songs into the current. Her music is for fans of BROCKHAMPTON, Dominic Fike, Roy Blair, JPEGMAFIA, Yeek, Dijon.
Sunday, 08 Dec 2019
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and holiday wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Performance: Anon(ymous)
In an entrancing and imaginative adaption of Homer's "The Odyssey," a young refugee encounters new friends and dangerous foes while on an epic search through the U.S. for his family. Directed by LAS Dean's Artist in Residence Arpita Mukherjee.
Holiday Choral Festival
Performances by all four ISU choirs.
Argentine Tango Lessons
Valerie Williams This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Cyclone Cinema: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Actor Rick Dalton is struggling to find meaningful work in a Hollywood he's not familiar with anymore since starring in a 1950s television Western. His neighbors, however may be able to help him out in his Hollywood career. Then the story leads to an eventful night with the Mason family.
ISU Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band
The three bands at Iowa State will close out the fall semester with a few holiday classics.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Seton Hall.
Monday, 09 Dec 2019
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during study week, along with chair massages and other stress-reducing activities.
Retirement reception: Pat Walsh
Pat Walsh, an academic adviser in human development and family studies, is retiring. A short program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Wood-Burned Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea.
Farewell reception: Elena Karpova
Elena Karpova, professor of apparel, events and hospitality management, will become the Putnam and Hayes Distinguished Professor in the department of consumer, apparel and retail studies at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, starting spring semester 2020.
Tuesday, 10 Dec 2019
Home Gardening Series: Accessible Gardening Raised Beds, Mobile Beds, and Tabletop Gardens
There are many ways to adapt the garden for access starting with appropriate grades and paving, careful selection and placement of planters, vertical gardening techniques such as hanging baskets and larger raised beds, and much more.
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during study week, along with chair massages and other stress-reducing activities.
Wood-Burned Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea.
Retirement reception: Robert Martin
Robert Martin, professor of agricultural education and studies, is retiring. A short program is planned for 4 p.m.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Lecture: Agricultural Phosphorus and Food-Energy-Water Security
Dr. Andrew Sharpley is an international authority on assessing, managing, and remediating the impacts of agricultural management on soil and water resources. His research investigates the cycling of phosphorus in soil-plant-water systems in relation to soil productivity and water quality and includes the management of animal manures, fertilizers, and crop residues.
Wednesday, 11 Dec 2019
CODAC Fall Sale
First day of fall sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts (undergraduate) and integrated visual arts (graduate) programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work may include ceramics, prints, photos, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. A majority of proceeds go to the student artists; the rest help fund club activities.